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Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

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Home Depot worker calls out customers for asking him these 3 questions

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Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Customer says worker burnt their pizza after they didn’t tip

‘He let the slices burn so badly’: Customer says worker burnt their pizza after they didn’t tip

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

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Server who has to work a double shift says she doesn’t get a shift meal

‘Wait y’all don’t get that?’: Server who has to work a double shift says she doesn’t get a shift meal

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Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Boss accidentally messages laid off employee about new hire. They told him ‘staff reduction’ was necessary

‘I’m the guy you just laid off’: Boss accidentally messages laid off employee about new hire. He was told ‘staff reduction’ was necessary

Server gets in trouble with the boss for refusing to 'suggestive serve' alcohol

‘My only obligation is to the customer’: Server gets in trouble with the boss for refusing to ‘suggestive serve’ alcohol

Airbnb host says he had to fire his cleaning staff over Ring video

‘No second chances!! It’s YOUR company’: Airbnb host says he had to fire his cleaning staff over Ring video

Lyft driver shows how much he actually earned on a $48 ride

‘Why I don’t drive anymore’: Lyft passenger shows how much driver actually earned on a $48 ride

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Woman comes into office to go on Zoom everyone else is on remotely, quits instead

‘Forced to be in office 3 days a week only to sit on virtual calls all day’: Woman comes into office to go on Zoom everyone else is on remotely, quits instead

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

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Sephora worker stuck waiting outside at 5am after opening manager doesn’t show

‘I knew I should’ve stayed in bed’: Sephora worker stuck waiting outside at 5am after opening manager doesn’t show

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Dunkin’ worker mocks customers who want to ‘add something’ once they’ve placed their order

‘I wanted to fight so bad’: Dunkin’ worker mocks customers who want to ‘add something’ after they’ve already placed their order

McDonald’s manager asks Mom to come in for a meeting. He scheduled her 17-year-old for 40 hours

‘Isn’t there limits?’: McDonald’s manager asks Mom to come in for a meeting. He scheduled her 17-year-old for 40 hours

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

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